Spitting Image is BACK with Prince Harry, Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Angela Rayner in the firing line for outrageous new series
The satirical show is known for using puppets, voiced by comedians, to depict well-known figures.
It first aired back in 1984 and ended in 1996, before making a short comeback on Britbox from 2020 to 2022.
Now, a brand new YouTube series is set to launch in the autumn titled, Spitting Image: The Rest Is Bulls*!t.
Described as a 'new era' for the show, it will consist of 'specially created, original short-form vodcast episodes'.
Fans can expect shocking quips and portrayals, as the series promises 'a no holds barred up-to-the-minute assault on the world of politics, pop culture and media control'.
A teaser episode on the Spitting Image YouTube channel has been released to give fans a sneak peak of what's in store.
It shows Prince Harry depicted as a puppet, sat down with Paddington Bear, as well as Spitting Image's portrayal of Donald Trump at the White House.
Vladimir Putin also features, as well as Elon Musk whose puppet is wearing dark sunglasses and a black cap.
Angela Rayner appeared as well as Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The new series will be led by Al Murray and Matt Ford who were two of the writers behind the critically acclaimed stage show Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical.
When Spitting Image first aired between 1984 and 1996, it attracted more than 15 million viewers.
The official launch date for the new series is yet to be confirmed.
Back in 2023, puppets of some of the show's best-known targets including Thatcher, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and Princess Diana were put on display at an exhibition in Cambridge
Back in 2023, puppets of some of the show's best-known targets including Thatcher, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and Princess Diana were put on display at an exhibition in Cambridge.
Created by British caricaturists Peter Fluck and Roger Law, Spitting Image was merciless in its depiction of the leading public figures of the day.
Producer John Lloyd said he had been determined to work on the show as soon as he heard about it and immediately got in contact.
'They said, 'we already have two producers we don't need you, thank you very much', so I said, 'I'll work for nothing',' he told AFP.
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